The Castle Bude
We are delighted to be back, following a hugely successful inaugural event in 2023! This year’s festival is running from Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th May 2024 with an additional Schools Programme running from Monday 13th through to Friday 17th May 2024.
Get excited for the diverse and cultural range that will be joining us in this year’s programme with over 70 exciting events this year. Don't miss out on tickets. We'll see you there!
The Power of Spoken Word
with Samantha Molloy
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Monday 18th August, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:45pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Robin Hood
with Wonder Pantomimes
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 30th August, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Theatre |
Dark Tales of Cornish Smuggling
A talk by Keith Wallis
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 3rd September, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:45pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Eastwood Stories
with Richard Frost
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Tuesday 9th September, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:45pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Bude Old Town Tour
With Matt Thomas
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 12th September, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:45am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Walking Tour |
Pepita
with Harriet Sandilands
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Monday 15th September, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:45am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Bude Old Town Tour
With Matt Thomas
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Monday 15th September, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Walking Tour |
Bude Old Town Tour
With Matt Thomas
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Wednesday 17th September, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:45am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Walking Tour |
Ghosts, Hoaxes & Hauntings: A Cultural History of the Unseen
With Jess Marlton from Bodmin Jail
| 0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Sunday 12th October, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Other |
Stories from the Bronze Age and Beyond
With Dean Fraser
Cancelled
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Monday 13th October, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:45am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Beyond Poetry
With Dean Fraser
Cancelled
| 0 | BUDE: Library |
|---|---|
| P | Monday 13th October, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:45pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
Let's Talk About Trees
With Trudy Polkinghorn
| 0 | BUDE: Library |
|---|---|
| P | Monday 20th October, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 9:45am, Start time: 10:00am |
| . | 16 and over |
| C | Literature |
Bronze Age Pottery (3-7yrs)
With Lore & Piece
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 25th October, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:45am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Other |
Bronze Age Pottery (8-13yrs)
With Lore & Piece
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 25th October, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:00pm, Start time: 12:15pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Other |
Make your own Stained Glass Window Display
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 1st November, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:45am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Other |
Creating Characters – Writing Workshop
With Emily Charlotte
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Saturday 22nd November, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 1:45pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
| . | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
| C | Literature |
Festive Macramé Workshop
With Katie
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Sunday 7th December, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
| . | 14 and over |
| C | Other |
Liz Fenwick - ‘The Queen of the Cornish Contemporary Novel’
| 0 | BUDE: The Castle Heritage Centre |
|---|---|
| P | Tuesday 9th December, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 10:45am, Start time: 11:00am |
| . | All ages |
| C | Literature |
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